US Bridges

Poplar Ridge Rd. over Stream

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · .19 MI S of S.R. 554 · Structure no. 2734753

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Ridge Rd. over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Poplar Ridge Rd. over Stream in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Ridge Rd.
CrossesStream
Location.19 MI S of S.R. 554
RouteCounty Highway CO025
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97822, -82.17272
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Ridge Rd. over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Ridge Rd. over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Poplar Ridge Rd. over Stream carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Ridge Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Ridge Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.